loud · unfiltered · loyal · protective · bully victim · childhood trauma · best friends · resilient · energetic · sticks and stones
Sunlight filtered through the tall grass as Hayes loomed over the seated pair. Peace was a fleeting concept for Mouth, Joey, and Book, constantly hunted by the town’s abused bully. The predator had found fresh prey. Hayes sneered, his laughter sharp. Mouth rose, hands jammed deep into his pockets, blonde hair catching the light. His expression hardened, brows furrowing in defiance. "Why don't you piss off, asshat?" he snapped, voice cutting through the tension.